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Silent Witness ceremony honors lives lost to domestic violence

TORRINGTON – Behind each red silhouette was a name, a family and a life remembered as community members gathered Friday, Oct. 2, at Eastern Wyoming College for the Wyoming Silent Witness ceremony.

Kari Ann sings and plays keyboard during her set at Old Moose Coffee & Events in Torrington on July 11.

Local Christian artist Kari Ann to perform fundraiser concert Oct. 15

TORRINGTON – Local Christian music artist Kari Ann will perform a fundraising concert Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Torrington High School auditorium. Bliss Ministries is presenting the concert, which will raise money for community events including the annual Daddy-Daughter Dinner & Dance and an upcoming first Couples Dinner & Dance.
The Town of Yoder and Yoder Fire Department sign, with its electronic message board, greets drivers passing through town. The Yoder Volunteer Fire Department put a $5,000 Progress Program grant toward the $19,633 message board project in fiscal year 2020.

Small town, steady use: How Yoder has put the Progress Program to work

For 95 years, the same water tower stood over Yoder. By the time crews took it down in 2022, keeping the 1927 tower and a second tank built in 1981 in service had become a losing battle. “It was costing us a fortune to keep those old towers serviceable,” said Mayor Bob Oaks.

Lingle electric customers likely to see rate increase in 2027

Lingle electric customers will likely see their rates go up next year, and Mayor George Siglin wants the increase to come in two smaller steps instead of one big one. During a discussion at Wednesday’s Lingle Town Council meeting, Siglin suggested raising the town’s electric rate by 1 cent, to 16 cents per kilowatt-hour, starting with the first billing cycle of 2027. The town would then adjust rates again once it learns how much its wholesale power supplier will raise its prices next July. Siglin said he wanted to spread the increase out “so it’s not all sticker shock” on July 1.
Sports
EWC sophomore Aiden Walker, pictured teeing off at the EWC tournament in August, clinched second place at the NJC Fall Invite on October 2 at 140 strokes (-2).

EWC golf sweeps NJC Fall Invite

The EWC golf teams remain undefeated after sweeping the NJC Fall Invite.

Junior Ellis Mortimore catches air as she goes up for a kill during the away game against Douglas on Tuesday, October 6.
The THS Lady Blazers battled Douglas through three close sets on Tuesday.
Senior Brylie Booth, center, collected her 1,000th career kill during the October 3 home game versus Pine Bluffs. In back, from left, are Rory Mehling, Isabell Mann, Auryon Moody, Mackenzie Booth, Kassidy Mehling, Liz Boche, Annie Tremain and Kwynn Porter. In front, from left, are Haylee Ekwall, Lyla Wernsman, Rein Coulson, Briley Leithead, Brylie Booth, Bailey Mehling, Kamryn Jolovich and Camryn Williams.
The Southeast High School Lady Cyclones swept top-ranked Pine Bluffs on Saturday.
Freshman Giulia Ribeiro slams a kill against CWC at the home game on Saturday, October 3. Ribeiro led the Lady Lancers offense over the weekend versus both CWC and Northwest College with a tally of 26 kills.
The EWC Lady Lancers went 1-1 during an action-packed weekend of home conference games.
Freshman Hunter Mancina placed sixth in the average in saddle bronc riding at a rodeo in Lamar, Colorado, on Sunday, October 4.
The EWC rodeo team collected top 10 finishes at a rodeo in Lamar, Colorado.

Lady Blazers drop heartbreaker to Wheatland

Senior Kadence Schamel digs deep during the Lady Blazers

The THS Lady Blazers fell to Wheatland in an intense, five-set Homecoming Week battle.

THS cross-country team PRs in Scottsbluff

Sophomore Chloe Gomes races on the junior varsity girls

The Torrington High School cross-country team hit new PRs at the Scottsbluff Invite.

Blazers go head-to-head with top-ranked Big Horn

Sophomore Barrett Bruch runs down the field after catching a pass from senior quarterback Drew Kramer to complete a play in the second half of the October 2 Homecoming game against Big Horn.

The THS Blazers battled top-ranked Big Horn in Friday's Homecoming game.

Doggers battle Wright Panthers

Senior Nathan Lira outruns his opponent en route to the end zone to score a 61-yard touchdown for LFL in the third quarter of the Homecoming Week game against Wright on Friday, October 2.

The LFL Doggers hosted Wright for four physical quarters during Homecoming Week.

Lady Doggers take on Wright

Senior Addi Wilkins defends the net for LFL during the Homecoming Week game against Wright on Friday, October 2. Wilkins collected five kills and 11 digs for the Lady Doggers against the Lady Panthers.

The LFL Lady Doggers fought Wright in a four-set matchup for Homecoming Week.

Obituaries
Marilyn Louise Punke
Marilyn Louise Punke June 25, 1941 - September 19, 2026 Marilyn Louise Punke, born Marilyn Hoecker, died 19 September 2026 (age 85) after fighting a brave battle against cancer. Marilyn lived a …
Evon Rene Law (Dicken)
Evon Rene Law (Dicken) April 19, 1962 – September 11, 2026 Evon Rene Law (Dicken) passed on September 11, 2026. The daughter of Lyle and Judy Walker, she graduated from Torrington High …
Patrick J. Dooley
Patrick J. Dooley April 15, 1954 - August 22, 2026 Patrick J. Dooley passed away at the Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota, on August 22, 2026, after battling …
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Community

Torrington to host aerobatic competition over Memorial Day weekend

TORRINGTON   – Pilots from across the country will converge on Torrington Municipal Airport this Memorial Day weekend for the second annual Torrington Tailslide AcroRodeo, a sanctioned …

Board approves county-wide wrestling combination

TORRINGTON   – The Goshen County School District Board of Trustees approved combining all high school wrestling programs into a single county-wide team Tuesday night, capping a lengthy public …

Canvas data breach affects GCSD students, staff

TORRINGTON   – Goshen County School District No. 1 is alerting students and staff to two data security breaches involving Canvas, the district’s online learning platform, after its parent …

Community theater, EWC to host youth theatre workshop

TORRINGTON   – Goshen Community Theater and Eastern Wyoming College Community Education are teaming up to offer a youth theatre workshop this summer, culminating in a performance timed to the …
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Flowers on the Farm brings late-summer color to Ellis’ Harvest Home

Sunflowers fill the field at Ellis’ Harvest Home during the farm’s third year of Flowers on the Farm. The event offers a more laid-back experience than the farm’s busy pumpkin season.
LINGLE – Rows of sunflowers, zinnias, dahlias and other colorful blooms are welcoming visitors back to Ellis’ Harvest Home as the farm begins its third year of Flowers on the Farm.
Wyoming news

State, federal funding secured for collapsed Wyoming irrigation tunnel repair

GOSHEN COUNTY   – Construction crews are actively rebuilding the Fort Laramie Canal tunnels nearly seven years after a catastrophic collapse disrupted water delivery to thousands of acres of …

Wyoming National Guard 1st history book launch ceremony set for May 21

The Wyoming National Guard Historical Society will hold a formal launch ceremony for Cowboy Soldiers: The History of the Wyoming National Guard, Volume 1, 1870-1945, at 11 a.m. , May 21, 2026, at the Blue Community Events Center, Blue World Headquarters, 2401 E. Pershing Blvd., Cheyenne. Maj. Gen. Greg Porter will host the event, with Gov. Mark Gordon attending as the honored guest. The ceremony will include remarks, and an overview of the book by author Dr. Mark W. Johnson in Cheyenne, Wyoming. (Wyoming National Guard Historical Society photo)

CHEYENNE   – The Wyoming National Guard Historical Society will hold a formal launch ceremony for Cowboy Soldiers: The History of the Wyoming National Guard, Volume 1, 1870-1945, at 11 a.m., …

Wyoming Veterans Commission seeks applicants for five commissioner vacancies

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Veterans Commission announced it will have five commissioner vacancies effective June 30, across multiple judicial districts throughout the state. Openings are …

Fraudulent court notice circulating in Wyoming, police warn

A fraudulent “court enforcement” notice circulating across Wyoming claims recipients face immediate legal consequences for outstanding traffic violations. The Cheyenne Police Department has confirmed the document is not an official notice from any Wyoming court or law enforcement agency.

TORRINGTON – A fraudulent “court enforcement” notice designed to pressure recipients into making payments or surrendering personal information is circulating across Wyoming, prompting warnings …

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public notices
Public Notice No. 9804
PUBLIC NOTICE Warrants approved for payment at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Goshen County School District No. 1, State of Wyoming, held September 8, 2026 and published in accordance with Section 26 (B), Wyoming Code 1969 Vendor Name; Total,
Public Notice No. 9803
PUBLIC NOTICE CHAPTER 6, SECTION 2 CONSTRUCTION/MODIFICATION PERMIT - Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality PUBLIC NOTICE: In accordance with Chapter 6, Section 2(m) of the Wyoming Air Quality Standards and Regulations, notice is hereby given that the State of Wyoming, Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality, proposes to approve a request by Moser Engine Service Inc. (d/b/a Atlas Energy Solutions) for 250 temporary portable rich burn natural gas fired generator engines consisting of any configuration of 118 hp Doosan 8.1L NA engines, 201 hp Doosan 8.1L T engines, 268 hp Doosan 11.1L engines, 389 hp Doosan 14.6L engines and 582 hp Doosan 21.9L engines (ENG001-ENG250), to be operated at oil and gas well sites at various locations in Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Fremont, Goshen, Johnson, Laramie, Lincoln, Natrona, Niobrara, Platte, Sweetwater, Uinta, Washakie and Weston Counties, Wyoming.
Public Notice No. 9802
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT The Purchasing Agent of the City of Torrington, acting as agent for the Mayor and Council of the City of Torrington, Wyoming, has accepted all work as complete according to the Contract Documents set forth in the written Agreement between Eric Reichert Insulation and Construction, Inc. and the Mayor and Council of the City of Torrington, dated the 15th day of April, 2025, for the East D Street Improvement Project. Eric Reichert Insulation and Construction, Inc., Contractor
Public Notice No. 9801
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLE The South Torrington Water and Sewer District is accepting sealed, written bids for the sale of the following surplus vehicle: • Vehicle: 2001 Ford F250 super duty, ¾ ton, 2-wheel drive
Public Notice No. 9800
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, September 15, 2026 The Board of County Commissioners of Goshen County, Wyoming, met in regular session on the above date at 9:00 a.m. at the Goshen County Courthouse in the Commissioners’ Chambers with the following members present: Chairman Michael McNamee, Commissioner Justin Burkart, Commissioner Aaron Walsh, and Mary Feagler, County Clerk & Clerk of the Board. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Burkart moved to approve today’s revised agenda & the minutes from the September 1st meeting. Chairman McNamee congratulated Jayden Hall as the new Miss Rodeo Wyoming. He also reminded everyone that the next three Commissioner meetings will be held in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Opinion
I’ve driven past La Familia Prado more times than I can count, but it took a nudge from readers to get me through the door. After a recent installment of “What’s Ryan Tryin’?,” readers told me I needed to try it. So on the last day of September, I did. The family-owned Mexican restaurant at 1242 Main St. has been open since 2000, and it is a family operation in every sense. Owner Caroline Prado runs it with her daughter, Mara Hernandez; her son, Roger Prado; Mara’s husband, Merced Hernandez, who cooks; and her grandson, Jordan Prado, who waited on me.
A “big story” happened in Torrington before I ever stepped foot in Goshen County for the first time the second week of June of this year. I had read about it the day I applied for the job as …
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Supporters packed the Goshen County Rendezvous Center on Saturday for the Torrington/Lingle FFA Alumni and Supporters’ 2026 Fry & Cry, a fundraiser for the Torrington/Lingle FFA program. The evening included dinner, live and silent auctions, a Helping Hands auction and games.
omecoming activities were in full force this week as Torrington High’s annual parade hit the streets of downtown yesterday. The procession took place on a crisp Thursday morning as the calendar changed from September to October, the day before the Blazers’ big volleyball and football matchups which cap off Homecoming Week

EWC announces Fall Honor Roll

Eastern oming College named 122 students on the college’s Fall 2023 President’s Honor Roll and the Dean’s List. The President’s Honor Roll recognizes full time students (12 or more credit hours) who achieved a 4.0 grade point average. To qualify for the Dean’s Honor Roll, students must be full time and achieve a grade point average of 3.5, but less than 4.0.

Re-zone of land ahead of rumored data center passed by initial committee

PLATTE COUNTY – The Platte County Planning & Zoning board held a public hearing last week to make a decision regarding the rezoning of over 5,000 acres of private land currently zoned for RAM …

Shepherd joins American Angus Association

VETERAN – Brittney Shepherd of Veteran has become a new member of the American Angus Association, according to CEO Mark McCully of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo. …

Local man killed in head-on collision

TORRINGTON – A local father and husband was killed in a head-on collision Sunday, leaving his wife and three children to face an uncertain future without their primary provider. Andrew …

City switches online bill payment system

TORRINGTON – The City of Torrington is transitioning from Payment Service Network to Caselle for its online bill payment system, officials announced Monday. The current PSN system will be …

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